Sand Lake 沙湖

The Sand Lake, 56 kilometers northwest of Yinchuan, is one of the top resort lakes in China amidst elegant and unique natural landscapes. Tourists are offered a fabulous view of the tranquil desert and lake merging together.

Home to hundreds of species of birds, the lake has become a midway stop for migrating birds from Siberia, making it an ideal place for bird watching.

In 2007, the attraction was listed as one of the national 5A-level attractions by the National Tourism Administration, with nearly 790 thousand visitors annually.

Tips:

Admission: 120 yuan

Working Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

How to get there: Take shuttle buses to Sand Lake at the South Gate station to get there for 10 yuan.

Website: http://www.nxshahu.com/En/